Ted Cruz Leads Republican Charge to Defund Consumer-Protection Agency
The CFPB—tasked to protect consumers from unfair banking practices—was created by Democrats in the wake of the 2008 financial ...
Will Trump kill the CFPB? The bureau’s future is unclear under the new administration
The CFPB is widely seen as a key ally of American consumers, but critics say it costs too much and stifles innovation.
US consumer bureau fines Equifax $15 million over handling of consumer disputes
The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced on Friday it had fined credit reporting bureau Equifax $15 million ...
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Financial Rights Education Platforms: Understanding Consumer Protections
Understanding your rights as a consumer is more critical than ever. Financial rights education platforms have emerged as ...
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With Biden-era consumer protections in jeopardy, Colorado Democrats look to crack down on rental housing fees
The effort got a boost last week from a top Federal Trade Commission official, who sent a letter to Gov. Jared Polis urging ...
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CFPB's Proposed Rule Targets Consumer Financial Contracts
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a proposed rule under Regulation AA to address the use of restrictive and coercive clauses ...
Equifax hit with $15 million penalty from U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Equifax will pay a $15 million penalty for failing to properly investigate credit report disputes.
More than half of Americans think inflation hits military families harder than civilians, survey finds
Inflation, rising costs, and financial scams are taking a toll on service members and their families. Consumer Investigator ...